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NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man gets 25 years to life for beating his girlfriend's 10-year-old son to death in Harlem home

A Harlem man received a 25-year-to-life sentence for the brutal murder of his girlfriend's 10-year-old son, exacerbated by pandemic isolation.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Five pubs Havering has lost and what's happened to them since

Several pubs in Havering have closed since 2020 due to the pandemic and economic pressures.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Our work and home lives are blending more than ever - how do we navigate this new 'zigzag' reality?

Zigzag working describes the blending of work and family roles, increasingly common due to communications technology and shifting work trends.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff

The UK government's challenges echo past pandemic decisions, highlighting urgent needs in defense and tax strategy.
Mental health
fromInc
1 month ago

Beyond Burnout: Adam Grants Warns of Rising 'Boreout' Among Employees

The pandemic has increased both burnout and boreout, impacting employee engagement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The pandemic reinforced existing inequalities it was a magnifying glass': how Covid changed Britain

The long-term effects of the Covid pandemic continue to shape British society, impacting health, work, and social inequalities.
Writing
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I accidentally taught my kids a bad sleeping habit - and it has become a tiresome challenge: 'Where did I go wrong?'

The mother reflects on her nighttime routine with her three children, which has evolved into a lengthy process due to pandemic-induced habits.
#social-isolation
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Anti-Social Century

The pandemic has led to increased solitude among Americans, affecting social interactions, behavior, and even perceptions of reality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Anti-Social Century

The pandemic has led to increased solitude among Americans, affecting social interactions, behavior, and even perceptions of reality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.
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Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Pokemon Cards Are Reportedly Being Used To Launder Money By The Japanese Mob

The pandemic significantly changed the collectibles market, with criminals using Pokemon cards for money laundering due to their portability and demand.
Parenting
fromSpokesman.com
4 months ago

Working parents' child-care struggles are getting worse

Child care challenges are significantly impacting working parents, especially mothers, causing increased disruptions in their labor force participation.
Medicine
fromNews Center
6 months ago

Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.
Education
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Public Education Could Face a Reckoning This Election

The U.S. education system faces critical challenges and contrasting presidential proposals amidst ongoing issues from the pandemic. Future outcomes depend on policy directions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

When Your Child Is an Animal

The bond between humans and adopted monkeys differs significantly from that of natural children, showcasing unique emotional connections in pet ownership.
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